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| 25 Fontes Falls | |
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 25 Fontes Falls on Madeira, Portugal | |
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| Location | Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, Madeira, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 32°45′56″N 17°07′32″W / 32.7655132°N 17.1254894°W |
| Total height | 30m |
| Watercourse | Risco waterfall, Levada das 25 Fontes |
The 25 Fontes ("25 Springs" in English) is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes.[1]
The waterfall is 30m high, consisting of a group of different water streams coming vertically down the mountainside. At its foot there are rocks covered in small plants and a small natural pool.[2]
It is involved in the primitive forest Laurisilva of Madeira, in the Macaronesia archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. The forest in this location consists of large quantities of bay trees.
References
[edit]- ^ Claire Robinson (2021-11-14). "Levada das 25 fontes hike (Madeira) - all tips + photos". ZigZagonEarth. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "LEVADA DAS 25 FONTES AND RISCO WATERFALL HIKE IN RABACAL". Journey Era. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2022-11-06.